Sunday 31 May 2009

JUNE NEWSLETTER

Hello everyone. Welcome to you new Barefoot lovers who I met at the Parents Like Us Festival in Leith. I hope you enjoyed the weekend. I think you will agree that the weather was certainly 'mixed', but we really couldn't complain about Sunday. It was the first time that I had been at the Festival, either as a seller or as a 'punter'. My family came along on Sunday and they really enjoyed it. Aiden especially enjoyed having a python placed around his neck. It's a high stall rental fee but I think I would still like to have a stall next year - the atmosphere is just really good - I think a perfect outlet for Barefoot Books. I was especially pleased with all the positive comments we received about our books and puppets. Many thanks to my colleague, Heather, who you may have met.

JUNE SPECIAL OFFERS
This June we are celebrating Father's Day with these great titles for Dads
(or Grandads!)


Here are your Special Offers for June:
EVENTS
Over the next couple of months I have the following public events booked:
6th June: Marchmont Nursery Fundraiser
21st June: Fife Historic Vehicle Club, Lathalmond, near Dunfermline
27th June: Gift Fair at Freemasons' Hall, George Street, Edinburgh
I would appreciate if if you would let me know of any other events where you think Barefoot Books would fit in well.

FUNDRAISING
The Rainbows in Dunfermline are holding a Fundraising Event in aid of Book Aid for Africa. If you would like to buy a book and would like me to donate 15% towards buying books for Africa, then please quote the event code: EV753

HOUSE PARTIES
I have a special incentive for anyone who is considering hosting a Barefoot Books party - choose any book up to a value of £15 when you book a date. Also, when you host a party you will receive free books for 10% of the party sales However, if you are holding the party for fundraising purposes, the percentage commission will increase. Please drop me an email if you are interested.

PRIZE DRAW
Sue Fuller won the draw held at the end of March. The next prize draw will be held at the end of June. If you wish to be entered,all you need to do is reply to this email with 'Prize Draw' as the subject. You will be in with a chance of winning £15 of Barefoot Books.

THE BIG TENT FESTIVAL - Scotland's Biggest Eco Festival
Don 't know if you're like me... I LOVE the idea of a FESTIVAL. I spent 4 days in June 1995 at Glastonbury (then, without children). I had a great time, loved seeing Oasis and Pulp, Squeeze, Simple MInds etc..... Didn't love so much trying to find my tent after the last act, queueing for toilets, queueing for washes. But still, LOVE to tell eveyone - I WENT TO GLASTONBURY!!! To be honest, I don't know what to expect of The Big Tent. I Imagine it's a festival for 'mature family oriented people'.
Also... I must admit I like my Indie Rock bands or my 'american rock' - how I would love to be at Glastonbury this year to see Bruce Springsteen - but I'm quite looking fowardto the folk acts who are appearing at The Big Tent, like Attic Lights, Shooglenifty, and many more. Click on the links. As I said, I can't recommend it on experience - I just want to try it out and see what it's like. The good news is it only costs £20 for the whole weekend, with under 12's free.. a little more for camping.
Please let me know if I can help you, or anyone you know, with any fundraising.

Carole Ann Duffy is the new Poet Laureate. She is the author of 2 Barefoot Books - the Tear Thief and The Barefoot Book of Classic Poems
Enjoy the good weather. Remember... the special offers start 1st June.

Monday 4 May 2009

FREE POSTAGE AND PACKING UNTIL 10TH MAY

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